* The document says that a London Games would have a positive impact on the city's environment. "Comprehensive and positive environmental legacies for the community and the Olympic Movement would be achieved from a London 2012 Olympic Games."

　　* The Commission also highlighted the £17bn investment programme already committed to the capital's public transport system. "During the bid process, substantial London rail transport infrastructure investments have been clearly confirmed, guaranteed and accelerated."

　　The blueprint for Britain's latest Olympic Bid is based on extensive use of world-famous sporting venues, much loved London landmarks, rapid new transport connections and state-of-the art sports facilities.